NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings would be consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Major depressive disorder is characterized by symptoms such as changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and neglect of personal hygiene due to low energy and motivation.
Question 2 of 5
The practical nurse is caring for a 48-year-old executive on the cardiac unit who has just been diagnosed with primary hypertension. Which teaching strategy would be most effective to reinforce prior teaching from the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active participation in meal selection reinforces learning and promotes adherence to a low-sodium diet.
Question 3 of 5
The daughter of an 80-year-old client recently diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) says to the nurse, 'I guess I can anticipate getting this disease myself at some point.' What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular exercise is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease. Family history is a risk factor, and aluminum is not a proven cause.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medications is not considered a neuromuscular blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitressin is a hormone replacement medication.
Question 5 of 5
The health care provider has prescribed spironolactone to be given in addition to hydrochlorothiazide to a client with hypertension. Which finding by the nurse indicates that the spironolactone is having the desired effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so a normal potassium level indicates it is counteracting the potassium loss from hydrochlorothiazide.